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- This invention relates to multilayer gaskets, and more particularly to multilayer metal gaskets including a stopper for limiting compression height of the gasket when installed between two mating surfaces.
- Multilayer metal gaskets also referred to by some as multilayer steel (MLS) gaskets
- MLS gaskets are commonly used in static sealing applications that require a fluid-tight seal to be created around a passage shared by two mating members.
- an MLS gasket generally indicated at 20 in FIG. 1
- an engine block 24 may be clamped between a cylinder head 22 and an engine block 24 to perfect a combustion seal around multiple combustion chambers 26 as well as around oil and lubrication passages shared by the two mating members 22 , 24 .
- multilayer metal gaskets can also be used in other applications, such as to seal an exhaust manifold to an engine block, as well as other engine and non-engine applications.
- An enlarged fragmentary view of a prior art multilayer gasket 20 is shown in FIG. 2 .
- cylinder head gaskets 20 like that shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 include multiple bore openings to correspond with multiple combustion chambers 26 in an engine block 24 .
- the constant transition between compression and expansion in adjacent cylinders creates substantial cyclic pressure differentials that make sealing combustion gases difficult.
- Multilayer gaskets are particularly useful in applications that require a minimal thickness gasket capable of sealing effectively under fairly low and/or highly variable contact pressures.
- US Publication No. 2005/0189724 assigned to the assignee of this invention, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference, discloses a multilayer metal gasket including first and second functional layers formed with respective openings that coincide with a cylinder chamber.
- the functional layers include opposed sealing beads around the opening, together with an interposed stopper layer serving as a compression limiting feature to establish a final, i.e., fully compressed, assembled height.
- a multilayered gasket assembly is provided of the type for sealing around a passage or chamber formed between two mating members.
- the mating members may, for example, comprise a cylinder block and cylinder head for an internal combustion engine.
- the gasket assembly includes a first functional layer having at least one first opening.
- the first functional layer includes a resilient and compressible first sealing bead spaced apart from and surrounding the first opening.
- the first functional layer includes a first stopper region adjacent the first sealing bead.
- a second functional layer is provided having at least one second opening.
- the second functional layer includes a resiliently compressible second sealing bead spaced apart from and surrounding the second opening.
- the second functional layer includes a second stopper region adjacent the second sealing bead.
- the first functional layer overlies the second functional layer so that the respective first and second openings are generally aligned with one another and so that the respective first and second stopper regions are generally aligned with one another.
- the first sealing bead and the second sealing bead are configured to, in use, resiliently oppose one another.
- a stopper feature is disposed in the stopper region of at least one of the first and second functional layers for the purpose of limiting compression of the first and second functional layers toward each other in use.
- the stopper feature operates to restrict the first and second sealing beads to partial compression.
- the stopper feature includes a plurality of discrete nesting embossments formed integrally from at least one of the first and second functional layers.
- Each nesting embossment is closely spaced to but not touching the next adjacent discrete nesting embossment in a radially overlapping relationship.
- the discrete nesting embossments can be easily manufactured directly from either or both of the first and second functional layers thereby obviating the need for a complex fold-over stopper or a separately manufactured, loose-piece stopper member as is common in prior art constructions.
- the above-described gasket assembly is combined with an internal combustion engine of the type including a block and a cylinder head. At least one combustion chamber is formed in the block. The combustion chamber is defined by a cylindrical sidewall.
- the gasket assembly with a stopper feature comprised of discrete nesting embossments is operatively disposed between the block and the cylinder head to, in use, seal combustion gases within the combustion chamber.
- FIG. 1 shows a prior art engine assembly partially exploded with a multilayer gasket disposed between an engine block and cylinder head;
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged, fragmentary view of a multilayer cylinder head gasket according to the prior art
- FIG. 3 is a fragmentary top view of a functional layer for a multilayer gasket assembly according to this invention illustrating the formation of a stopper feature having a plurality of discrete nesting embossments disposed in a generally circular array about a combustion chamber opening;
- FIG. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of a gasket assembly according to this invention wherein a stopper feature having a plurality of discrete nesting embossments is shown formed integrally on a first functional layer and showing a second functional layer in partial cross-section to illustrate the relative alignment of layers in use;
- FIG. 5 is a simplified cross-sectional view as taken generally along lines 5 - 5 of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a first alternative embodiment of the subject invention wherein every other discrete nesting embossment is formed integrally on the first functional layer while the remaining discrete nesting embossments are formed integrally on the second functional layer so that when the two layers are brought together in use, a complete stopper feature is established;
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view like that of FIG. 5 but showing the first alternative embodiment with alternating discrete nesting embossments formed in the respective first and second functional layers;
- FIG. 8 is a fragmentary top view of a stopper feature according to a second alternative embodiment of the invention wherein the discrete nesting embossments have a generally rectilinear U-shaped configuration;
- FIG. 9 is a view as in FIG. 8 but of a third alternative embodiment wherein the discrete nesting embossments have a generally Z-shaped configuration.
- the gasket assembly 40 includes a first functional layer, generally indicated at 28 , and a second functional layer, generally indicated at 30 .
- the first functional layer 28 comprises a generally planar body 32 having a generally uniform thickness formed from a sheet of suitable metallic material.
- a first opening 34 is formed in the first layer 28 for sealing around a shared passage between the two mating members, such as around a combustion chamber opening 26 between the cylinder head 22 and block 24 .
- the second functional layer 30 may be similar in construction to the first layer 28 and also comprises a generally planar second body 36 and a second opening 38 .
- the first 28 and second 30 layers form the gasket assembly 40 .
- the first 28 and second 30 layers overlie one another such that the respective first 34 and second 38 openings are generally aligned.
- the openings 34 , 38 can be defined relative to an axis, such as for the circular openings 34 , 38 corresponding to a combustion chamber 26
- the two layers 28 , 30 may be said to be aligned along a laterally extending axis. In several Figures, this axis is identified by the letter “A” which generally coincides with the reciprocating axis of a piston operating inside the associated combustion chamber 26 .
- the gasket assembly 40 includes at least one, but preferably at least two, sealing beads 42 , 44 encircling the openings 34 , 38 , respectively.
- the sealing beads 42 , 44 are resiliently compressible features typically formed integrally with the first 28 and second 30 functional layers, respectively, to provide a spring-like function well known to those of skill in this art.
- one or both of the sealing beads 42 , 44 may be carried on intermediate or non-functional layers of the gasket assembly 40 .
- the sealing beads 42 , 44 may be separately formed and attached to the functional layers 28 , 30 , or to intermediate non-functional layers.
- both sealing beads 42 , 44 oppose one another and work in concert to enhance the sealing functionality of the gasket assembly 40 .
- the first layer 28 includes an integrally formed first sealing bead 42 spaced apart from the first opening 34 .
- the second layer 30 includes a second sealing bead 44 spaced apart from its second opening 38 .
- the sealing beads 42 , 44 are also preferably circular although other geometries are certainly possible.
- the sealing beads 42 , 44 in this embodiment are shown to have a semi-circular shape, each including a crest 46 , 48 , respectively.
- the crest 46 of the first sealing bead 42 is laterally offset from its planar body 32 .
- crest 48 of the second sealing bead 44 is laterally offset from the second planar body 36 .
- the first sealing bead 42 is laterally offset from the first layer 28 in a direction opposite to that of the second sealing bead 44 , and more particularly the two sealing beads 42 , 44 are arranged so that their respective crests 46 , 48 touch one another in the space between the two layers 28 , 30 as shown in FIGS. 4 , 5 and 7 . It will be understood that one or more non-functional layers may be placed between the two functional layers 28 , 30 preventing direct crest-to-crest contact but otherwise not altering the functionality of the beads 42 , 44 in this arrangement.
- the first functional layer 28 includes a first stopper region 50 adjacent the first sealing bead 42 .
- the first stopper region 50 comprises that section of the planar body 32 lying between the first opening 34 and the first sealing bead 42 .
- the first stopper region 50 in one preferred embodiment is that space or portion of the first functional layer 28 disposed radially inwardly from the first sealing bead 42 .
- the second functional layer 30 includes a second stopper region 52 of comparable specifications.
- a stopper feature is disposed in the stopper region 50 , 52 of at least one of the first 28 and second 30 functional layers.
- the stopper feature 54 functions to limit compression of the first 28 and second 30 functional layers toward each other in use. That is to say, the resiliently compressible nature of the first 42 and second 44 sealing beads is partially constrained by the stopper feature 54 so that the respective planar bodies 32 , 36 of the first 28 and second 30 functional layers cannot be brought to bear in face-to-face contact with one another. Rather, contact is limited to defined portions of each functional layer 28 , 30 , with the exception of optional intermediate layers (not shown), to the stopper feature 54 and sealing beads 42 , 44 . Thus, the stopper feature 54 in customary fashion prevents over-compression of the gasket assembly in use.
- the stopper feature 54 includes a plurality of discrete nesting embossments 56 formed integrally from at least one of the first 28 and second 30 functional layers.
- Each nesting embossment 56 is closely spaced to, but not touching, the next adjacent discrete nesting embossment 56 in a radially overlapping relationship.
- the term “radially overlapping relationship” may be understood to describe an imaginary radial line extending from the axis A through the stopper feature 54 that may at some but perhaps not all locations intersect two adjacent embossments 56 .
- the embossments 56 can be said to overlap one another with no radial pass-through gaps being presented. Nevertheless, each embossment 56 is distinct and free from contact with the next adjacent embossment 56 so that the entire stopper feature 54 is circumferentially discontinuous.
- each discrete nesting embossment 56 is substantially identical in shape to the next adjacent discrete nesting embossment 56 but with a different orientation. More specifically, each embossment 56 is oriented approximately 180 degrees relative to the next adjacent nesting embossment 56 , with the exception of a slight circumferential offset. For example, if a particular stopper feature 54 is composed of forty-eight equally spaced discrete nesting embossments 56 , then it is the case that each embossment 56 will be spaced 7.5 degrees (on center) from the next adjacent embossment 56 .
- 7.5 degrees is the slight circumferential offset.
- the orientation of each embossment 56 relative to the axis A is maintained in every other embossment 56 , with the intervening embossments 56 oriented 180 degrees relative thereto.
- the result is an overlapping, chain-like construction through which combustion gases (when applied in the exemplary context of a cylinder head gasket) are never permitted direct access to the sealing beads 42 , 44 , but rather are forced in a tortuous path thereby protecting the sealing beads 42 , 44 .
- FIG. 5 describes a preferred shape and implies a preferred manufacturing technique to achieve the discrete nesting embossments 56 .
- the discrete nesting embossments 56 are preferably formed integrally in the first functional layer 28 using a metal stamping operation or other similar deformation or shaping process, so that the embossments 56 may be quickly, accurately and integrally formed from the base material of the first functional layer 28 .
- Also shown in FIG. 5 for purposes of illustration are the relative displacement of the second functional layer 30 by way of phantom lines showing that, in use, the flat distal ends of the embossments 56 limit the compression of the sealing beads 42 , 44 and thus the displacement of the second functional layer 30 for optimal performance of the gasket assembly 40 .
- FIGS. 6-7 depict a first alternative embodiment of the subject invention wherein the discrete nesting embossments are identified by the groups 56 A and 56 B.
- Each discrete nesting embossment 56 A is flanked on its immediate adjacent sides by a discrete nesting embossment from the group 56 B and vice versa.
- the group of embossments 56 A are formed integrally from the first functional layer 28 whereas the remaining discrete nesting embossments from the group 56 B are formed integrally from the second functional layer 30 . In this way, approximately half of the embossments 56 A are formed on one functional layer 28 and the other half of the embossments 56 B are formed on the other functional layer 30 .
- each embossment 56 A, 56 B remains generally identical to the embossment 56 shape used in the preferred embodiment shown in FIGS. 3-5 .
- FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate second and third alternative embodiments, respectively.
- the discrete nesting embossments 56 ′ are shown having a rectilinear U-shape as opposed to the shallow curving U-shape illustrated in preceding embodiments.
- the third alternative embodiment of FIG. 9 represents an example where the shape of each discrete nesting embossment 56 ′′ is akin to the letter “Z.” These few examples are intended to represent but a small sampling of the many varieties of shapes possible with which to form the embossments. As will be seen in the alternative embodiments of FIGS.
- the discrete nesting embossments are positioned in radially overlapping relationships, and that each nesting embossment is substantially identical in shape to the next adjacent embossment but oriented approximately 180 degrees therefrom.
- the embossments are also preferably, but not necessarily, equally circumferentially spaced.
- the stopper feature is arranged in a generally circular pattern about the first 34 and second 38 openings and composed of a plurality of discrete nesting embossments.
- the discrete nesting embossments 56 described among the various alternative embodiments is relatively easy to fabricate and inexpensive in that it is formed integrally from either or both of the functional layers 28 , 30 .
- the arrangement of the embossments 56 is such that they are closely spaced and radially overlapping, with each embossment being oriented approximately 180 degrees relative to the next adjacent embossment to provide a discontinuous yet effective barrier to protect the sealing beads 42 , 44 from the assault of combustion gases (in the example of a combustion engine application).
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- This invention relates to multilayer gaskets, and more particularly to multilayer metal gaskets including a stopper for limiting compression height of the gasket when installed between two mating surfaces.
- 2. Related Art
- Multilayer metal gaskets, also referred to by some as multilayer steel (MLS) gaskets, are commonly used in static sealing applications that require a fluid-tight seal to be created around a passage shared by two mating members. For example, an MLS gasket, generally indicated at 20 in
FIG. 1 , may be clamped between acylinder head 22 and anengine block 24 to perfect a combustion seal aroundmultiple combustion chambers 26 as well as around oil and lubrication passages shared by the twomating members art multilayer gasket 20 is shown inFIG. 2 . Frequently,cylinder head gaskets 20 like that shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 include multiple bore openings to correspond withmultiple combustion chambers 26 in anengine block 24. The constant transition between compression and expansion in adjacent cylinders creates substantial cyclic pressure differentials that make sealing combustion gases difficult. As a result, it is common for some combustion gases to leak through the multiple layers of thegasket 20 over time, resulting in some loss of engine efficiency. - Multilayer gaskets are particularly useful in applications that require a minimal thickness gasket capable of sealing effectively under fairly low and/or highly variable contact pressures. US Publication No. 2005/0189724, assigned to the assignee of this invention, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference, discloses a multilayer metal gasket including first and second functional layers formed with respective openings that coincide with a cylinder chamber. The functional layers include opposed sealing beads around the opening, together with an interposed stopper layer serving as a compression limiting feature to establish a final, i.e., fully compressed, assembled height.
- One shortcoming of many prior art multilayer gasket designs may be attributed to the high cost of the stopper feature which is typically either formed of integral folds or separately formed and then attached by laser welding or some other technique. Both the fold-over stoppers and loose piece formation stoppers increase manufacturing costs, material handling complexities and increase manufacturing time. For these reasons and others, there is a need for new and improved multilayer gaskets that will meet the quality and operational characteristics demanded by modern engine technology while reducing cost and/or fabrication complexity.
- A multilayered gasket assembly is provided of the type for sealing around a passage or chamber formed between two mating members. The mating members may, for example, comprise a cylinder block and cylinder head for an internal combustion engine. The gasket assembly includes a first functional layer having at least one first opening. The first functional layer includes a resilient and compressible first sealing bead spaced apart from and surrounding the first opening. The first functional layer includes a first stopper region adjacent the first sealing bead. A second functional layer is provided having at least one second opening. The second functional layer includes a resiliently compressible second sealing bead spaced apart from and surrounding the second opening. The second functional layer includes a second stopper region adjacent the second sealing bead. The first functional layer overlies the second functional layer so that the respective first and second openings are generally aligned with one another and so that the respective first and second stopper regions are generally aligned with one another. The first sealing bead and the second sealing bead are configured to, in use, resiliently oppose one another. A stopper feature is disposed in the stopper region of at least one of the first and second functional layers for the purpose of limiting compression of the first and second functional layers toward each other in use. The stopper feature operates to restrict the first and second sealing beads to partial compression. The stopper feature includes a plurality of discrete nesting embossments formed integrally from at least one of the first and second functional layers. Each nesting embossment is closely spaced to but not touching the next adjacent discrete nesting embossment in a radially overlapping relationship. The discrete nesting embossments can be easily manufactured directly from either or both of the first and second functional layers thereby obviating the need for a complex fold-over stopper or a separately manufactured, loose-piece stopper member as is common in prior art constructions.
- According to another aspect of this invention, the above-described gasket assembly is combined with an internal combustion engine of the type including a block and a cylinder head. At least one combustion chamber is formed in the block. The combustion chamber is defined by a cylindrical sidewall. The gasket assembly with a stopper feature comprised of discrete nesting embossments is operatively disposed between the block and the cylinder head to, in use, seal combustion gases within the combustion chamber.
- These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more readily appreciated when considered in connection with the following detailed description and appended drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 shows a prior art engine assembly partially exploded with a multilayer gasket disposed between an engine block and cylinder head; -
FIG. 2 is an enlarged, fragmentary view of a multilayer cylinder head gasket according to the prior art; -
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary top view of a functional layer for a multilayer gasket assembly according to this invention illustrating the formation of a stopper feature having a plurality of discrete nesting embossments disposed in a generally circular array about a combustion chamber opening; -
FIG. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of a gasket assembly according to this invention wherein a stopper feature having a plurality of discrete nesting embossments is shown formed integrally on a first functional layer and showing a second functional layer in partial cross-section to illustrate the relative alignment of layers in use; -
FIG. 5 is a simplified cross-sectional view as taken generally along lines 5-5 ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a first alternative embodiment of the subject invention wherein every other discrete nesting embossment is formed integrally on the first functional layer while the remaining discrete nesting embossments are formed integrally on the second functional layer so that when the two layers are brought together in use, a complete stopper feature is established; -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view like that ofFIG. 5 but showing the first alternative embodiment with alternating discrete nesting embossments formed in the respective first and second functional layers; -
FIG. 8 is a fragmentary top view of a stopper feature according to a second alternative embodiment of the invention wherein the discrete nesting embossments have a generally rectilinear U-shaped configuration; and -
FIG. 9 is a view as inFIG. 8 but of a third alternative embodiment wherein the discrete nesting embossments have a generally Z-shaped configuration. - Referring to the figures wherein like numerals indicate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, a multilayer gasket according to one embodiment of this invention is generally shown at 40 in
FIGS. 3-5 . Thegasket assembly 40 includes a first functional layer, generally indicated at 28, and a second functional layer, generally indicated at 30. The firstfunctional layer 28 comprises a generallyplanar body 32 having a generally uniform thickness formed from a sheet of suitable metallic material. Afirst opening 34 is formed in thefirst layer 28 for sealing around a shared passage between the two mating members, such as around a combustion chamber opening 26 between thecylinder head 22 andblock 24. The secondfunctional layer 30 may be similar in construction to thefirst layer 28 and also comprises a generally planarsecond body 36 and asecond opening 38. Assembled together as a unit, the first 28 and second 30 layers form thegasket assembly 40. In theassembly 40, the first 28 and second 30 layers overlie one another such that the respective first 34 and second 38 openings are generally aligned. In cases where theopenings circular openings combustion chamber 26, the twolayers combustion chamber 26. - The
gasket assembly 40 includes at least one, but preferably at least two,sealing beads openings sealing beads sealing beads gasket assembly 40. Also alternatively, the sealingbeads functional layers beads gasket assembly 40. In particular, thefirst layer 28 includes an integrally formed first sealingbead 42 spaced apart from thefirst opening 34. Likewise, thesecond layer 30 includes asecond sealing bead 44 spaced apart from itssecond opening 38. In situations where therespective openings beads FIGS. 5 and 7 , the sealingbeads crest crest 46 of thefirst sealing bead 42 is laterally offset from itsplanar body 32. The lateral offset is measured in the direction of the axis. A Likewise, crest 48 of thesecond sealing bead 44 is laterally offset from the secondplanar body 36. In one preferred embodiment, thefirst sealing bead 42 is laterally offset from thefirst layer 28 in a direction opposite to that of thesecond sealing bead 44, and more particularly the two sealingbeads respective crests layers FIGS. 4 , 5 and 7. It will be understood that one or more non-functional layers may be placed between the twofunctional layers beads - The first
functional layer 28 includes afirst stopper region 50 adjacent thefirst sealing bead 42. As shown inFIGS. 3-5 , thefirst stopper region 50 comprises that section of theplanar body 32 lying between thefirst opening 34 and thefirst sealing bead 42. In other words, thefirst stopper region 50 in one preferred embodiment is that space or portion of the firstfunctional layer 28 disposed radially inwardly from thefirst sealing bead 42. Those of skill in this art may recognize that placement of thefirst stopper region 50 may, in some cases, be acceptably relocated to the radially outward portions of thefirst sealing bead 42. Likewise, the secondfunctional layer 30 includes asecond stopper region 52 of comparable specifications. A stopper feature, generally indicated at 54, is disposed in thestopper region stopper feature 54 functions to limit compression of the first 28 and second 30 functional layers toward each other in use. That is to say, the resiliently compressible nature of the first 42 and second 44 sealing beads is partially constrained by thestopper feature 54 so that the respectiveplanar bodies functional layer stopper feature 54 and sealingbeads stopper feature 54 in customary fashion prevents over-compression of the gasket assembly in use. - The
stopper feature 54 includes a plurality ofdiscrete nesting embossments 56 formed integrally from at least one of the first 28 and second 30 functional layers. Eachnesting embossment 56 is closely spaced to, but not touching, the next adjacentdiscrete nesting embossment 56 in a radially overlapping relationship. The term “radially overlapping relationship” may be understood to describe an imaginary radial line extending from the axis A through thestopper feature 54 that may at some but perhaps not all locations intersect twoadjacent embossments 56. Thus, theembossments 56 can be said to overlap one another with no radial pass-through gaps being presented. Nevertheless, eachembossment 56 is distinct and free from contact with the nextadjacent embossment 56 so that theentire stopper feature 54 is circumferentially discontinuous. - As perhaps best shown in
FIG. 3 , eachdiscrete nesting embossment 56 is substantially identical in shape to the next adjacentdiscrete nesting embossment 56 but with a different orientation. More specifically, eachembossment 56 is oriented approximately 180 degrees relative to the nextadjacent nesting embossment 56, with the exception of a slight circumferential offset. For example, if aparticular stopper feature 54 is composed of forty-eight equally spaceddiscrete nesting embossments 56, then it is the case that each embossment 56 will be spaced 7.5 degrees (on center) from the nextadjacent embossment 56. (360/48=7.5 degrees) As a result, any givenembossment 56 is oriented 187.5 degrees (180+7.5=187.5) relative to the nextadjacent embossment 56. In this example, 7.5 degrees is the slight circumferential offset. Said another way, the orientation of each embossment 56 relative to the axis A is maintained in everyother embossment 56, with the interveningembossments 56 oriented 180 degrees relative thereto. The result is an overlapping, chain-like construction through which combustion gases (when applied in the exemplary context of a cylinder head gasket) are never permitted direct access to the sealingbeads beads -
FIG. 5 describes a preferred shape and implies a preferred manufacturing technique to achieve thediscrete nesting embossments 56. Namely, thediscrete nesting embossments 56 are preferably formed integrally in the firstfunctional layer 28 using a metal stamping operation or other similar deformation or shaping process, so that theembossments 56 may be quickly, accurately and integrally formed from the base material of the firstfunctional layer 28. Also shown inFIG. 5 for purposes of illustration are the relative displacement of the secondfunctional layer 30 by way of phantom lines showing that, in use, the flat distal ends of theembossments 56 limit the compression of the sealingbeads functional layer 30 for optimal performance of thegasket assembly 40. -
FIGS. 6-7 depict a first alternative embodiment of the subject invention wherein the discrete nesting embossments are identified by thegroups discrete nesting embossment 56A is flanked on its immediate adjacent sides by a discrete nesting embossment from thegroup 56B and vice versa. As will be seen by inspection of the referenced drawing figures, the group ofembossments 56A are formed integrally from the firstfunctional layer 28 whereas the remaining discrete nesting embossments from thegroup 56B are formed integrally from the secondfunctional layer 30. In this way, approximately half of theembossments 56A are formed on onefunctional layer 28 and the other half of theembossments 56B are formed on the otherfunctional layer 30. The radially overlapping nesting relationship described above naturally facilitates the respective placement of the embossments on distinctfunctional layers other embossment 56 on adifferent layer embossments 56 and facilitate various other manufacturing considerations common to the metal deforming arts. In the second alternative embodiment, it will be appreciated that the semi-circular shape of each embossment 56A, 56B remains generally identical to theembossment 56 shape used in the preferred embodiment shown inFIGS. 3-5 . -
FIGS. 8 and 9 , illustrate second and third alternative embodiments, respectively. In the second alternative embodiment ofFIG. 8 , thediscrete nesting embossments 56′ are shown having a rectilinear U-shape as opposed to the shallow curving U-shape illustrated in preceding embodiments. The third alternative embodiment ofFIG. 9 represents an example where the shape of eachdiscrete nesting embossment 56″ is akin to the letter “Z.” These few examples are intended to represent but a small sampling of the many varieties of shapes possible with which to form the embossments. As will be seen in the alternative embodiments ofFIGS. 8 and 9 , it remains the case that the discrete nesting embossments are positioned in radially overlapping relationships, and that each nesting embossment is substantially identical in shape to the next adjacent embossment but oriented approximately 180 degrees therefrom. The embossments are also preferably, but not necessarily, equally circumferentially spaced. In all illustrated cases, the stopper feature is arranged in a generally circular pattern about the first 34 and second 38 openings and composed of a plurality of discrete nesting embossments. - The
discrete nesting embossments 56 described among the various alternative embodiments is relatively easy to fabricate and inexpensive in that it is formed integrally from either or both of thefunctional layers embossments 56 is such that they are closely spaced and radially overlapping, with each embossment being oriented approximately 180 degrees relative to the next adjacent embossment to provide a discontinuous yet effective barrier to protect the sealingbeads - The foregoing invention has been described in accordance with the relevant legal standards, thus the description is exemplary rather than limiting in nature. Variations and modifications to the disclosed embodiment may become apparent to those skilled in the art and fall within the scope of the invention.
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